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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1939
Page
9
Albuquerque Ambassadors of ’66 visit to promote the Will Rogers Highway Association national convention in March. Amarilloans join a visiting party that includes government and chamber leaders for a breakfast with Am arillo Hotel sponsors and a Kiwanis luncheon before touring the east end of the route.
A Mackenzie norther dipped into the Panhandle early this morning bringing 12 degree temperatures and light snow. Clouds cleared by noon and a warming trend is expected with a low around 20 degrees tonight. Officials note similar northers in memory and forecast a return to milder weather tomorrow.
The Fort Worth and Denver train en route to Amarillo was over an hour late after striking a drifting cattle herd north of Dalhart in a snowstorm. Damaged steam fittings delayed the train after the track cleared, leaving cars briefly without heat as passengers felt some discomfort. The train reached Amarillo around noon.
London reports 30 000 Italian reinforcements sent to its Libyan garrison as R A Butler updates the House of Commons. Chamberlain discusses France talks and not urging Franco to grant amnesty while maintaining the government stance on settlement terms.
Franklin Pierce McCall, who would have faced the electric chair for the kidnapping and murder of five year old James Bailey Cash Jr, was granted a stay of execution until next Friday to pursue a U S Supreme Court appeal. The stay followed a governor prompted tele phone decision after a tearful farewell by relatives. The case drew a federal FBI manhunt led by J Edgar Hoover and involved a $10 000 ransom.
Bill Eldridge also known as Bill Barefoot, admitted to St Anthony's Hospital after a private stag party fight. Police say 12 men attended and one arrest was made. Eldridge declined a complaint and stated he was satisfied with what he received. Hospital said his condition was not critical.
White Deer volunteer fireman T. C. Johnson suffered minor injuries when a fire destroyed the G. M. Hodges garage and automobile agency. The blaze also threatened a lumber yard and hotel. fire units from Pampa and Panhandle aided in control.
In East St. Louis on February 20 a bandit held up Mrs. Clementine Wussler in a bakery. He cried throughout the theft, demanded cash, and fled with $10 in change. Mrs. Wussler is left feeling glum by the incident.
News from Paris and Perpignan reports French negotiations with Francisco Franco over peace and recognition of his Nationalist regime stalled. Franco demanded unconditional surrender or total victory, while French aims sought leniency for Republicans and removal of Italian and German forces. French emissary Berard will push Paris for new instructions as talks pause until Wednesday.
Washington Feb. 20 U P conservative Democrats urge ousting radicals from party leadership while Roosevelt faces foreign tensions and GOP opposition. A letter from former Rep. John J. O Connor of New York calls for unity to push radicals out and curb 1940 nominating plans. Roosevelt vacations aboard the cruiser Houston amid Canal defense maneuvers and fears of a German Italian territorial move affecting French colonies.
Advertising showman James Morgan begins a public needle in a haystack stunt in downtown Washington, aided by Col. Harrison Brand and a guard. He vows 18 hour days, flashlight nights, and sleeping on the haystack while searching straw by straw for the needle. Morgan cites past sales schemes from barbershop ceiling ads to an Eskimo icebox sale.
Silvio and Isabel Scionti, renowned piano duo, will headline Amarillo College tonight as the Civic Music Association’s first attraction. Isabel, a Baylor graduate from Piedmont Texas, and Silvio arrived with pianist Beckie Reeder Arnold to set up the program after a European tour and New York debut. Admission requires a Civic Music membership card.
In 108th district court a nine year old girl and six year old boy were declared dependent and neglected. Their father is jailed and mother elsewhere. The children were sent to relatives in Oklahoma and back to Amarillo by bus. The father signed a waiver consenting to ward status.
Representative Dies, a Democrat from Texas, is reported greatly improved after an appendectomy Friday. Aides quote Mrs Dies saying he had a good night and was doing fine as of this morning at the hospital.
Chinese sources report in Chungking that Japan is constructing modern underground defenses along the Russian frontier inspired by France's Maginot line. The claim cites Chinese observers observing increased fortifications and trench work extending from Manchuria toward the border region.
Funeral services were held in Spearman for R B Archer 52 a leading cattle operator who died in an auto crash between Perryton and Booker Saturday He is survived by his widow six sons six brothers including Judge Roy Archer of Austin and Sam Archer of Amarillo two sisters and other relatives.
Rep Pat Dwyer of San Antonio denounces East Texas senators for attacking Gov W Lee O Daniel over Hunter appointment to the Highway Commission. He urges the House to vindicate the governor and recall the harm to his family. A resolution condemning personal remarks was held up for time.
D. W. Owen, a prominent Amarillean, has been critically ill for three weeks and today is reported as feeling better. He showed marked improvement yesterday and continues to improve.
Representatives from 40 West Texas cities joined the West Texas Chamber of Commerce district meeting in Wichita Falls to press for freight rate equality. The campaign aims to secure uniform tariffs across the region to aid local commerce.
Senator Gerald P. Nye proposes restricting sale of American made airplanes and parts to foreign powers after more than 600 planes were sold to France. Other defense items include Arnold urging immediate air defense and Cook pushing more air bases as Congress debates naval aviation and emergency defense bills.
In Fort Worth on February 20 two thieves attacked a coffee company vault while a plate glass gallery watched. A 100 watt light glare kept their actions visible as an employee telephoned police. Officers searched the two story building but the pair vanished before entering the vault. They used a cold chisel a bit and a sledge hammer but failed to gain entry.
Funeral services planned for Mrs. John A. Hulen 64 widow of the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway Company vice president. She died after a long illness and had been hospitalized since last August in Fort Worth.
Cloudy tonight, Tuesday fair and warmer. West Texas unsettled with cold wave in the south portion tonight. Panhandle generally fair and warmer. New Mexico partly cloudy to night, colder east and central portions. Temperature range with a maximum of 17 and minimum of 12. Precipitation around .04 inches.
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